Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Fall Protection

Learning objectives
- Identify the effects of free-fall and sudden arrest of free-fall on the body.
- Identify the requirements for Fall Protection Systems.
- Identify the requirements for equipment used in Work Positioning, Fall Restraint, and Fall Arrest systems.
- Identify the requirements for proper use of Work Positioning, Fall Protection, Fall Restraint, and Fall Arrest systems.
- Identify the action levels imposed by CSA regarding fall hazards.
Course overview
To ensure all employees are aware of the requirements for use of Fall Protection, Work Positioning, Fall Restraint, and Fall Arrest systems.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 20
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Fall Dynamics
- Fall Protection Systems
- Equipment/Accessories
- Fall Restraint/Arrest Systems
- CSA References
Regulations
- Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009 - Part 9 - Fall Protection
- Canada Labor Code (Federal Regulation) -Section 12.10 n 1.1a and 1.1b - Fall-Protection Systems
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part III - Temporary Structures and Excavations
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part II - Permanent Structures
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304) Part XII - Safety Materials, Equipment, Devices and Clothing
- CSA Standard Z259.1-1976, Fall-Arresting Safety Belts and Lanyards for the Construction and Mining Industries